Dynasty is coming to The CW in an unexpected way. The network, once known for daring to defy, was home to the iconic soap opera’s reboot from 2017-2022. Now the original will be celebrated in an episode of TV We Love, a docuseries set to debut in October.
The award-winning primetime soap, which was ABC’s answer to Dallas, was wildly popular for most of its nine season run. Viewers were enthralled with the characters’ bold fashion, scheming, dramatics, and passion. The series was a trendsetter and, though cemented firmly in its genre’s over-the-top style of storytelling, tackled plots about rape, racial integration, and homosexuality.
Dynasty Stars in TV We Love
Featured in the Dynasty episode are Al Corley and Jack Coleman. Both actors played Steven Carrington, the son of leading man Blake Carrington who not only has opposing political views to his father but also won’t follow in his footsteps and is a gay man. Corley played Steven for the show’s first two seasons and returned for the reunion miniseries. Coleman took up the role for seasons 3-8 before Steven was written out.
Pamela Sue Martin is also featured. The actress originated the role of Fallon Carrington, Steven’s sister, whose ambitions go unnoticed by their father in favor of keeping her in a “woman’s place.” Overlooked but as ruthless as Blake, Fallon is protective of her family and their business interests. She also likes to toy with men. Martin played the character from seasons 1-4.
Viewers can anticipate creators, scholars, and TV insiders making appearances throughout TV We Love‘s eight episodes, including Dynasty‘s behind-the-scenes exploration. The docuseries aims to reveal surprising details and insights into the creative processes that went into producing the cultural touchstones that generations know and love.
How To Watch
TV We Love premieres Monday, October 13, at 8 p.m. ET on The CW. The channel can be accessed through broadcast, cable, and streaming TV providers. Typically, the network’s programming is available to stream the next day on their free ad-supported platform, cwtv.com. It’s also accessible through the CW App.
The program is a celebration of classic television that will examine the impact of shows that shaped pop culture and the TV landscape while they aired and long after their final episodes. Dynasty‘s feature is the sixth in a strong line-up that includes I Love Lucy and Happy Days.
The full list of episodes and their descriptions:
- I Love Lucy – Explores the groundbreaking partnership of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, whose comedic brilliance and bold business moves forever changed television.
- The Brady Bunch – Barry Williams and Christopher Knight open up about growing up Brady, sharing never-before-told stories of America’s favorite blended family.
- The Love Boat – Cast, writers, and directors reveal how star-studded guest lists and high-seas charm made this series a beloved classic.
- The Honeymooners – A look into Jackie Gleason’s creative genius and why, 70 years later, his sitcom continues to resonate.
- Happy Days – Reliving the stories behind Richie, Fonzie, and the gang, with cast and creators reflecting on its pop culture legacy.
- Dynasty – Cast and crew spill the secrets behind the on-set drama, outrageous glamour, and iconic ’80s excess.
- Cheers – A trip back to the Boston bar “where everybody knows your name,” with cast and creators sharing the spark that made it one of TV’s greatest comedies.
- Touched By An Angel – Roma Downey and executive producer Martha Williamson reflects on the moving stories of faith, hope, and inspiration that captivated millions.
